mobile phone

NOUN

cellular telephone

Synonyms

WEAK

car phone cell phone cell telephone cellular phone digital phone mobile telephone radiotelephone

Example Sentences

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Last week, the Trump family’s mobile phone company announced in a social media post that the phones would be “shipping this week” to customers who preordered the device.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

The shipping and delivery confusion surrounding the T1 mobile phone is just one part of the story for a device marred in controversy.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

The fees can be paid at pay-and-display machines or by mobile phone, but Blue Badge holders can park free of charge provided a valid badge is displayed.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

He also explained that he watched the footage on a mobile phone and not on a monitor.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The guy took out his mobile phone and said something into it.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan